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Drink cricket, think cricket

Drink cricket, think cricket

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

A former Ranji player and national junior selector, his 'Cricket Bar' is his latest tribute to the game.

PIX: Ileana D'Cruz, the badass bride!

PIX: Ileana D'Cruz, the badass bride!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Social media posts from your favourite celebs!

Rival factions of AIADMK extend support to Kovind

Rival factions of AIADMK extend support to Kovind

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ruling faction's announcement came two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Palaniswami to seek his party's support.

Review: Paddington is a must-watch

Review: Paddington is a must-watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Paddington imparts practical life lessons in a way that is neither patronising nor insulting to the intelligence of kids, says Paloma Sharma.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

'BJP is sitting pretty in Tamil Nadu'

'BJP is sitting pretty in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'The BJP doesn't have to do anything except nudge the AIADMK in one direction.'

PIX: Sonam, Salman, Sonakshi party with the ABCD 2 gang

PIX: Sonam, Salman, Sonakshi party with the ABCD 2 gang

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

The Bala Review

The Bala Review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Nimble humour, shuddh desi zingers, refreshing flippancy and a lively blend of small-town quirk and orthodoxy.' Sukanya Verma applauds Bala.

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

'AIADMK is vomiting all the poison out'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'When someone gives you one kilo of gold you have some obligations to them'

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met the 13-year-old girl, who was brutally raped and has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science, and raised the issue of granting full statehood to Delhi in order to curb such incidents which "occur repeatedly".

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Rediff.com25 May 2016

A 13-year-old girl was brutally raped and dumped near a railway track in South-east Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area

Paddington 2 Review: Sweet, snuggly sequel!

Paddington 2 Review: Sweet, snuggly sequel!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'While the kids are sure to learn a thing or two about good behaviour, it's the spirit of community living gently conveyed in scenes of Paddington's selfless involvement around his neighbourhood that make the film a lot more timely than expected from standard children's fare,' notes Sukanya Verma.

How will you mark Eid?

How will you mark Eid?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

How do you and your family celebrate Eid?

From Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Parzania

From Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Parzania

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Parzaan Dastur, 15, talks about his films.

Karisma, Kareena take center stage at Children's Film Festival

Karisma, Kareena take center stage at Children's Film Festival

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Kareena Kapoor Khan flies to Hyderabad to support niece Samaira at the 19th International Children's Film Festival of India (ICFFI).

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The family said they were thankful to God for the verdict.

Dinakaran stumps rivals, rises against all odds

Dinakaran stumps rivals, rises against all odds

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The sidelined leader's victory is being seen as a worrying development both for AIADMK and principal opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which finished third behind the ruling party.

Impossible to I'm possible: How I became a successful pilot

Impossible to I'm possible: How I became a successful pilot

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'I've flown more than 2000 flights so far. A pilot retires at sixty five, and I want to keep going until then to prove the naysayers wrong.'

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty welcome Lord Ganesha

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty welcome Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The 10-day Ganpati festival has commenced with devotees welcoming home Lord Ganesha with much fanfare!

PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Not only does the new US Congress have the first Indian-American US Senator, for the first time in history it also has four Indian Americans in the House of Representatives! Glimpses of the change of guard.

On birthday, Chhetri named 'Asian Icon' by AFC

On birthday, Chhetri named 'Asian Icon' by AFC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Chhetri is currently the highest goal-scoring active Asian player with 64 strikes from 101 matches and third in the world after superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

How my father's advice changed my life

How my father's advice changed my life

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sangita tells us what she learned from her father.

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Muralitharan to fly home for family funeral

Muralitharan to fly home for family funeral

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Sri Lanka's top wicket-taker is to fly home to Kandy following the death of his aunt.

Zindaggi Rocks: Dreadful

Zindaggi Rocks: Dreadful

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

A school that teaches kids to be good human beings

A school that teaches kids to be good human beings

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Right from the word go, Bijoya Sawain's focus was on teaching students good manners and behaviour, the difference between right and wrong, the value of cleanliness, integrity, honesty and so on.

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

More than 90 police cars, fire brigade engines and other city government vehicles saluted Dr Uma Rani Madhusudana for her non-stop, tirelessly devoted work in the care of COVID-19 patients at a hospital over 8 difficult and dangerous days.

PHOTOS: Superheroes descend on San Diego!

PHOTOS: Superheroes descend on San Diego!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Rediff.com takes a peek at this fanboy magnet that brings in geeks from around the world.

Where have the mochis and rafoogars disappeared?

Where have the mochis and rafoogars disappeared?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Our throwaway culture today has little room for mochis and rafoogars who concealed rips and tears with imperceptible stitches and great skill,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

The teenager who conquered the world

The teenager who conquered the world

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'After I won the final I gave my father a call.' 'He said the family had followed my progress on TV and saw that I had won.' '"We are going to sleep now," he said.' 'I told him 'I am a world champion and you are going to sleep!'

Akhilesh slams PM Modi over his roadshows in UP

Akhilesh slams PM Modi over his roadshows in UP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to ridicule Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshows saying they all are bound to fail like the earlier ones and would stray the PM "somewhere else."

Modi's 'speedbreaker Didi' elicits 'expiry babu' jibe from Mamata

Modi's 'speedbreaker Didi' elicits 'expiry babu' jibe from Mamata

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Modi slammed opposition parties for seeking proof of the damage done by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan's Balakot.

How an English teacher became a role model

How an English teacher became a role model

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Heera Nawaz tells us about the woman who has inspired her.

My blog took me to Switzerland

My blog took me to Switzerland

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

Manilal: Gandhi's prisoner?

Manilal: Gandhi's prisoner?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

A book by Gandhi's great-granddaughter says he was a loving father but left his sons little choice.

Haryana CM in dowry case

Haryana CM in dowry case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Judicial Magistrate Ajay Aggarwal granted personal exemption to the CM in the case.

Arrested Indian Haj pilgrims to be released

Arrested Indian Haj pilgrims to be released

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The consulate officials said the two were in good health and their relatives have been informed of their impending release. The case has shocked hundreds of expat families in the Kingdom.

Unable to trace her parents in Kedarnath, 35-yr-old ends life

Unable to trace her parents in Kedarnath, 35-yr-old ends life

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

After failing to trace her parents, who had gone to Kedarnath pilgrimage, a 35-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide in Gwalior, police said on Saturday.

Varun's grin has BJP leaders livid

Varun's grin has BJP leaders livid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Is the other Nehru ashamed to flaunt his BJP colours?